fishing

Fishing derby set for May 17

JACKSONVILLE - The Deerfield Valley Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 to 11 am at the Whitingham Municipal Center, at 2948 Vermont Route 100. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. Barbecue lunch provided to all...

Vermont’s walleye fishing season opens Saturday, May 3.

Walleye season coming

MONTPELIER – The Vermont walleye fishing season opens on Saturday, May 3, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishing in New England.
Excellent spring walleye fishing can be found in several Vermont lakes and rivers, including Lake Champlain and its tributaries – the Missisquoi...

Intro-to-fishing clinics open to all this spring

MONTPELIER – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is holding a series of free introductory fishing clinics this spring, open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing. Equipment will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring...

Anglers can start dropping their lines on Saturday, opening day of the trout season.

Trout fishing season opens Saturday

MONTPELIER - Vermont’s trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 12.
Despite lingering snow cover in some areas of the state, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says anglers can still have fun and be successful early in the season if they keep a few strategies in mind. State...

Trout Unlimited wants anglers to know the upper Deerfield is a great option for fishing.

The secret is out: Deerfield River a top spot

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Many throughout Windham County and Cheshire County, NH, know of the two trophy stretches for trout in the area: the Black River in Cavendish and the Sugar River in Newport, NH. The reaches of river have a two-fish limit but what fish they are. The problem of knowing about...

Zebra mussels and milfoil are two invasive species state officials are warning boaters to be aware of transporting. Anyone caught with them on their boat or trailer could be issued a fine.

Officials urge clean boats, trailers to stop invasive species

VERMONT- As summer beckons, the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds calls upon boaters to obey the law and clean their boats and trailers of all plant fragments and tiny animals before transporting them to other water bodies; otherwise, they risk hefty fees and fines and risk infestations of...

Fishing derby set for May 19

JACKSONVILLE- The Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held Saturday, May 19, from 9 to 11 am at the brook by the Whitingham Municipal Center in Jacksonville. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. There will be prizes and refreshments.